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Minister Jacob Zhimomi with others during the International Day of Peace observed at National Peace prayer Center, Nihoto village on September 21. (Photo Courtesy: aChapter of North East Indigenous People's Forum)
Dimapur, September 21 (MExN): International Day of Peace under the theme ‘climate action for peace’ was observed for three days in prayer, fasting and peace healing service and culminated on September 21 at National Peace prayer Center, Nihoto village.
A press release issued by the Chapter of North East Indigenous People's Forum stated that Jacob Zhimomi, Minister PHED, GoN graced the event as special guest. Addressing the gathering, Zhimomi stressed on the importance of peace and harmony and said “It should be incorporated in everyone’s mind and soul and promote for a better world.” He added that “to promote peace environment in our circle of life, it is also important to develop one's good social relationship among ourselves and therefore should contribute to building a culture of peace.”
Yibemo Kikon, Convenor Nagaland Chapter of North East Indigenous People’s Forumn presented keynote address. He said that peace is the need of an hour, where so many differences of attitude, concerns and life style are in big conflict. The message of ‘climate action for peace’ is not only about our environment and health but also about security of human life which can be addressed through global action. He added there are 370 millions of indigenous people around the world and spread across more than 90 countries. “These communities are often subject to harsh realities and face discrimination in country's legal system in many parts of the world and even in our own North Eastern States like Tripura are facing such kind of discrimination. Peace can only be achieved if concrete action is taken to combat climate change,” he stated.
Dr. Hesheto Y. Chishi, Director NPPC chaired the programme, Kakheli Hollo, Women pastor Baptist Church Nihoto pronounced invocation prayer, Dr. Nihoto P. Chishi, Ato Kükau and Chairman of NPPC delivered welcome address, special number by Aloke Yeptho & Hapito Assumi, vote of thanks by Shiwoto Yeptho Ato Kükau and Vice Chairman NPPC and benediction by Pastor Mughalu Awomi Baptist Church Nihoto Village.
